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The 1964 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Incumbent Democrat Harold Hughes defeated Republican nominee Evan Hultman with 68.05% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 1, 1964.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harold Hughes (incumbent) 103,947 100.00
Total votes 103,947 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Evan Hultman 163,523 100.00
Total votes 163,523 100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Harold Hughes, Democratic
  • Evan Hultman, Republican

Other candidates

  • Robert D. Dilley, Independent

Results

1964 Iowa gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Harold Hughes (incumbent) 794,610 68.05%
Republican Evan Hultman 365,131 31.27%
Independent Robert D. Dilley 7,985 0.68%
Majority 429,479
Turnout 1,167,734
Democratic hold Swing

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